The Infinix Hot 60 5G is not just another budget 5G phone; it aims to offer several AI-driven features at an entry-level price. After using the Infinix Hot 60 5G for a week as my secondary device, I got a fair sense of what it offers, where it delivers well and where there is room for improvement.
3Performance and Software
Performance was largely dependable on everyday tasks. The Dimensity 7020 chipset, paired with LPDDR5x RAM, handled multitasking well. I did not encounter any slowdowns when switching between apps.
The brand claims support for 90fps gaming, but I could get around 40fps to 60fps in battle royale games. The UI, XOS 15 based on Android 15, felt lighter than the previous Infinix versions I have used, with fewer distractions and cleaner visuals. As far as updates are concerned, the device will support up to two years of security updates.
What I found noteworthy was the promise of five years of “lag-free” use at this price. Obviously, I cannot verify that within my use of 10 to 15 days, but animations and app launches did remain consistently smooth during my usage. The RAM extension feature (up to 12GB including virtual RAM) seemed to help when I left multiple apps running in the background.
Battery life was solid. The 5200mAh battery lasted over a day consistently, even with some gaming and hotspot use. Charging speeds with the 18W adapter were not the fastest, but bypass charging during gameplay did keep the phone cooler than expected. There is support for 10W reverse charging, which can help in powering accessories like smartwatches and TWS earbuds. Here is how the device performed on benchmarking apps, such as AnTuTu, Geekbench, and CPU Throttle.
